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G212 RCW

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Cream Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,593 mi
Last recorded160,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG212 RCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 160,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 160,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 152,808 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 152,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 151,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 148,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2005 144,231 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 144,222 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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G212 RCW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Cream with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 157,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G212 RCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G212 RCW registered?

G212 RCW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G212 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G212 RCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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